Miami experienced its warmest year on record in 2023, surpassing the previous record by approximately 0.5F. The extreme heat was characterized by higher day highs, exceeding the 2017 record by 1.0F, and slightly elevated night lows. Additionally, Naples, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale also encountered exceptionally high temperatures. Fort Lauderdale also saw a record-breaking rainfall of over 100 inches, creating a rainforest-like environment. The National Weather Service reported that 2023 was the second warmest year on record at the Charleston International Airport climate site.
2023 ranks as 2nd warmest year on record at the Charleston Int'l Airport climate site. #chswx #scwx Full annual climate summaries available at https://t.co/1M0bXIQzCs https://t.co/T91e72h1WP
2023 Was a record setter for temps in Miami. Ft. Lauderdale had the third warmest. https://t.co/61CxQGb9Bo
Here are preliminary climate data for December 2023 and information on temperature extremes and maximum monthly rainfall totals from @NWSGSP, @NWSColumbia, @NWSCharlestonSC @NWSWilmingtonNC, and @CoCoRaHS stations in the Palmetto State. #scwx https://t.co/rBlg82KvcZ
It comes as no surprise to residents of South Florida that 2023 was the hottest year in history for #Miami, and also Naples 🥵. It was likely top-3 hottest for W Palm Beach & Ft. Lauderdale. Also for the latter, a record rainiest year with well over 100 inches! Rainforest-like ☔️ https://t.co/BPhJb8wyzm
#HappyNewYear Looking back at 2023 in #Miami, the weather-related topic that jumps out most is the extreme unprecedented heat. The annual average temperature and heat index set new records, and the dewpoint was close! For more details and records, see https://t.co/qZ1AMsCB03 https://t.co/P8XkSytKVy
(Preliminary) 2023 is #Miami's warmest year on record, shattering previous year (2020) by ~0.5F; a large margin given the muted temp variability. Interestingly 2023 was buoyed more by day highs (+1.0F over record in 2017) vs. night lows (+0.1F over record in 2015). 🥵♨️📈#FLwx https://t.co/WUOMNY2YEV